Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Teacher

Holy Trinity; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity in Crawley is seeking an Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Teacher to support a small group of students with personalised learning and strong relationships. You will provide a flexible, trauma-informed curriculum and track progress to close gaps.

You will design bespoke learning experiences, deliver Functional Skills in English and Maths, and collaborate with families and SENDCo for inclusive reintegration within the school community.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS teaching qualification is required.
• Experience working with students with SEND.
• Strong ability to adapt teaching for individual needs.
• Relational teaching approach emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly personalised teaching for a small group of students.
• Plan and deliver a bespoke curriculum aligned with mainstream provision.
• Use trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches to support wellbeing.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEND experience

Relational practice

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Teacher

• Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential
• Do you want to work in a vibrant, multi-faith school community founded on dignity, community, wisdom, and hope?
• Are you a relational individual who excels at building trust and challenging students to flourish?

If so, then we want to hear from you!

The Role:

You will be the key adult for a small number of students (often 1:1 or very small groups), delivering highly personalised teaching with a strong emphasis on relationships, emotional regulation and inclusion.

Your role will be to break down learning, close gaps, and re-build engagement through creative and adaptive teaching.

You will:

• Design bespoke learning experiences tailored to individual needs
• Deliver engaging, flexible and ambitious teaching
• Create safe, nurturing environments where students can thrive
• Build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
• Make a life-changing difference every single day

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Curriculum

• Plan and deliver a personalised, adapted curriculum aligned with the mainstream offer
• Teach Functional Skills (English and Maths) using creative, differentiated approaches
• Use strategies such as:

• Interest-led learning
• Experiential and community-based learning
• Flexible pacing and outcomes
• Use EOTTC approaches

• Ensure learning is meaningful, progressive and leads to sustained development

2. Assessment & Progress

• Track and monitor academic progress, engagement and wellbeing
• Use appropriate frameworks(e.g. Engagement Model where needed)
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews and reporting
• Act as a trusted key adult for students
• Use trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches
• Support emotional regulation and readiness to learn
• Recognise and respond proactively to signs of distress

4. Inclusion & Provision

• Support gradual reintegration into school where appropriate

Facilitate access to:

• Community-based learning

• Promote independence, confidence and belonging

5. Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with families to ensure consistency and trust
• Collaborate with SENDCo, pastoral staff and external professionals
• Contribute to multi-agency and review meetings

6. Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding across all settings
• Complete and follow risk assessments for off-site learning
• Engage in ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusion
• Uphold the school’s ethos of high expectations and inclusive practice

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS/QTLS
• Have experience working with students with SEND
• Be highly skilled in adapting teaching and personalising learning
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and relational practice
• Be resilient, reflective and solution-focused
• Be passionate about inclusion and improving life chances
• Be confident working flexibly across different environments

Primary-trained teachers are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong experience in scaffolding learning and closing gaps.